adjective
synthetisch
synthetic
Definition & meaning
The word synthetisch describes something that is not naturally occurring but has been produced through artificial processes or chemical synthesis.
- In chemistry and manufacturing: It refers to materials, substances, or fibers (such as plastics, polyester, or lab-grown chemicals) that are created in a laboratory or factory rather than derived directly from natural sources.
- In a general or abstract sense: It describes something that is artificial, man-made, or constructed, often implying that it lacks natural quality or spontaneity.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is an adjective. In German, it follows standard adjective declension patterns (e.g., ein synthetischer Stoff, die synthetische Faser).
- Word origin: It derives from the Greek word sýnthesis (meaning "putting together" or "composition"). It entered the German language via the French synthétique and New Latin syntheticus.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Dieses Hemd ist leider synthetisch.adjective
Unfortunately, this shirt is synthetic.
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